DC · Copper Age · 1988
Batman #423
DC · 1988
Noted for: Iconic Todd McFarlane cover
Recorded sales · CGC 9 median
$465
3 CGC 9 sales of 6 recorded on eBay · newest Oct 2, 2026
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What is Batman #423 worth?
The Batman #423 is a DC 1988 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $250 to $825. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $465.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
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Search current eBay listingsLast recorded sales
Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-10-02. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | CGC 9 | $465 |
| 2026-09-30 | CGC 9 | $825 |
| 2026-09-30 | CGC 8 | $260 |
| 2026-09-24 | CGC 8.5 | $325 |
| 2026-09-24 | CGC 7.5 | $250 |
| 2026-09-24 | CGC 9 | $400 |
The Batman #423 in context
Why collectors care
Batman #423 (1988) is famous for its Todd McFarlane cover, one of the most iconic and demanded Batman covers of the era. Heavy demand against a modest supply made it a notable Copper Age key.
How to identify it
The 1988 first printing is the key; the McFarlane cover was reprinted, and second and third printings exist that are worth far less. Confirm the printing in the indicia.
Common mistakes
Later printings are frequently sold at first-printing prices; check the indicia for the printing number. This is the main trap on this book.
Grade considerations
The cover shows spine and corner wear readily, and high demand plus a modest first-print supply makes high-grade first printings scarce and pricey.
Recorded sales by grade
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Oct 2, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 3 | $465 | $400 to $825 |
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | $325 | N/A |
| CGC 8 | 1 | $260 | N/A |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | $250 | N/A |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-10-02. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
A comic sale that sold for under a third of the median of this issue's lower-grade sales is also set aside as a probable reprint, facsimile, later printing or restored copy, since a higher grade of the same book should not sell for less. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CGC 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary was a completed eBay sale, listed by date, grade and price in the sales table lower on this page. Individual listings are not linked. Methodology version 2026.4. Read the full methodology.
Batman #423 value FAQ
What is Batman #423 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $250 to $825.
What grade sells most often for Batman #423?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 3 sales and a recent median around $465.
What is the highest median grade for Batman #423?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $465. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Batman #423 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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